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CharlieDaTuna
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AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL OF THE MEMBERSHIP TO READ
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May 19, 2013, 10:26:24 PM »
This is a very important announcement to the GTA staff and membership and it affects all of you in a very positive way.
When Gene and I originally developed the GTA forum many years ago we had no idea how successful it might be or even if it would survive at all. Well it has and look where we are today, one of the finest and largest airgun forums on the Internet.
As everyone knows, or should know, our staff is made up in several levels. The top-level is the Executive Administrators which consists of Gene and myself. Below that are the general administrators which consists of DEz (our senior administrator), jonnnyboy and only1harry. Then below that comes our moderators.
When Gene and I formed the GTA and we eventually had built a solid foundation under us (which was no easy task), we had to give some consideration with the future in mind the succession of and development of future officers and insuring how the GTA would be controlled and administered in the future after we stepped down from our positions. We were well aware of the fact it would just be a matter of time before we would have to pass the reins on to someone else. We would need to look for potential candidates as our eventual replacements.
Several years ago a guy by the name of Dave Ezman became a member of the GTA. It did not take as long for us to realize that Dave was a tremendous asset to the GTA. It also didn't take long for us to realize that we wanted to make him part of our management team. Fortunately for us Dave accepted the position when offered to him. And what an asset he has become and is our senior general admin. Over time, Gene and I had discussed between ourselves the future of Dave and how he would fit into the GTA. And we also often ask ourselves, where would we be today without Dave. I personally don't know how we could get by without him and I have asked myself time and again, what would be the future of the GTA without him? Dave, like Gene and I, is the GTA
That brings us now to the point of this announcement.
Before the Fun Shoot I had asked for a lunch meeting with Gene and DEz to discuss several different GTA items, one of which I had been contemplating for a considerable period of time. The major point of lunch and discussion was going to be my stepping down from the position as one of the Executive Administrators and DEz being promoted to that position providing he would accept it. After some discussion it was agreed that DEz would fill that position. Oh what a relief it is….. And I bought lunch…lol…
That said, effective May 31st 2013, I will step down from the position of being an Executive Administrator and reassign myself to being a senior administrator and acting as a consultant and more or less behind the scenes. Beginning June 1, 2013 DEz will be one of the two Executive Administrators.
There is no doubt in my mind that DEz will carry the GTA into the future with the same intent and values that Gene and I intended at the conception of the forum. He is a man of integrity, a fair minded man and wise decision maker, a man of trust and a great leader. I would personally like to be the first to thank DEz and to congratulate him and welcome him into his new position. May the GTA forum and its membership stand behind him. Let’s hear it for DEz…..
Congratulations DEz and thank you for all that you have done.
Gene is also considering retiring hopefully in the not too distant future. The next step is to find (and we are looking) and to develop another person who would be acceptable to Dave and for the most part be grow under Dave’s tutelage, to fill Gene’s position. That will take a very special person with very special qualities and again, the decision would of course be determined by the Executive Administrators.
And finally……
I would at this time also like to thank all the members of the GTA and the staff for your support and loyalty over the past years and in helping make the GTA what it is today. It could not have done it without you and I will always be a part of the GTA forum.
CDT
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Re: AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL OF THE MEMBERSHIP TO READ
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Here Here (or is it Hear Hear, either way) to a great forum and a big congrats to Ez!
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May 19, 2013, 10:51:37 PM »
Congratulations
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Re: AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL OF THE MEMBERSHIP TO READ
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May 19, 2013, 10:58:07 PM »
congrat's dave. Couldn't be in better hands and thank you bob and gene for creating the best place on the web.
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May 19, 2013, 11:02:57 PM »
Congratulations D Ez!
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ezman604
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Re: AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL OF THE MEMBERSHIP TO READ
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May 19, 2013, 11:32:49 PM »
Bob, as I have told you and Gene on numerous occassions, I'm honored and flattered that you guys feel I have "the right stuff" for GTA. And that you have given me the trust you have to handle your baby, the GTA Forum. It runs in my veins anyway, so you might as well take advantage of that. LOL
I just hope my ideas in the past and in the future are seen as a benefit to all of us. Rest assured I have NO other agenda. I've always said and will always believe, it's not just one or two folks that make this or any forum the place it is. It's the fine members that make it grow, develop and be a place folks WANT to call home. What makes GTA a "Cut Above", as Gene says, is the fact that THIS is a family here at GTA. I'm VERY proud to call myself a small part of this great family group and hope I can continue to represent our group of folks in the positive way they deserve. I will continue to lean on the great folks here to keep GTA the BEST site on the internet and a home for us to gather!!!!
Thanks again my friend for the trust and faith you and Bawanah Gene have honored me with. But.....don't stray too far. After all, folks came here because of YOU two!!!
We need you and always will!!!!
SAFE & Happy Shooting!!!!
Dave
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Congratulations!
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May 20, 2013, 12:36:59 AM »
Congratulations!!
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May 20, 2013, 12:36:59 AM »
Sounds like a good transition. Thanks for the update Charlie and congrats to DEz... You and Gene (with a lot of great help) have created a good place for us here. Much thanks and respect...
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May 20, 2013, 12:42:05 AM »
Congrats DEz :-) I have been on GTA for a pinch over a year. I have learned a lot from people here and would be lost with out the forum. lol So thanks to everyone involved From the founders to the new guy that is saying hello in the welcome new members area. GTA is the best forum I am part of. :-)
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May 20, 2013, 01:06:42 AM »
Congrats DEz,
There couldn't be a better choice for successor to the throne.
I know I have learned more here on the GTA than I ever would have thought, and your input, experience, and knowledge have been absolutely outstanding. Thanks for tolerating all my dumb questions, and taking the time to help teach us all.
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May 20, 2013, 05:13:56 AM »
Keep up the good work Dave !! But now I need to know WHO am I supposed to cry to now if notifications go haywire again ??
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May 20, 2013, 07:24:01 AM »
Congrats Dave! And many Thanks to Bob and Gene!
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May 20, 2013, 07:36:22 AM »
Bob, you and Gene couldn't have made a better decision.
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May 20, 2013, 07:56:01 AM »
Congrats Dave!!! A well earned promotion!!!
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Congratulations Dave! Thank you Bob and Gene for your vision when you started this forum. What a fabulous place for all of us 'airgun junkies' to come and get our 'fix'! Seriously, may the forum continue to provide the quality fellowship and information that make it the standard for all the rest to strive for!
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May 20, 2013, 08:39:09 AM »
D Ez a big Congratulations as picking you for the position was the best choice possible. This will be a seemless transition for our home, the wonderful GTA Forum
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May 20, 2013, 09:27:28 AM »
Congrats Dez! I know this place will stay running smooth with your leadership. I hope you stick around some though Bob. it was nice to meet you both officially at the shoot.
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May 20, 2013, 10:09:41 AM »
First I want to say thank you to Bob for all he has given to each one of us in the creation of the GTA and bringing it to the point that it is today. Quite an amazing feat, really. And Gene, the same to you too. Without you two gentleman, there would not have been a GTA nor camaraderie that we all share.
Now on to Dave! It would be hard to find a nicer person.... smart, hard working, wise, and with a sense of humor to boot. I know the GTA will continue to grow in a positive direction with Dave in this new position.
And maybe the person who deserves the biggest thank you is Teresa for giving her thumbs up for Dave to take this even more time consuming job on. And Cathy, a big thank you to you, too, for your support to Gene over the years.
The GTA is a great place and I want to thank all of the hard working volunteers who keep it running smoothly for all of us.
Lloyd
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May 20, 2013, 10:20:09 AM »
LLOYD is correct so thanks to Bob and Gene and congrats to Dave! Im sure Dave and Genes will keep it going in the right direction!
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